Understanding X-Inheritance Patterns - SWOHDNA - October 10th, 7:00 PM - MidPointe Library

Kelli Bergheimer

Do you know that x-chromosomes have different inheritance patterns than other DNA? Learn about the differences in x-chromosome inheritance in men and women. We will learn about DNA recombination. We will talk about using fan charts to narrow down which ancestor may or may not have contributed to your x-DNA. Then we will talk about how to use this information within GedMatch to find our largest segment matches on the x-chromosome and how to organize the results using spreadsheets.

Bio:

Kelli Bergheimer is a writer, teacher, and editor. Kelli holds a Bachelor’s in Biology, a Master’s in Education: Curriculum and Instruction, and a Master’s in Business Management. Kelli is a math and science editor for Smart Education—a K-12 textbook company located in Dubai writing textbooks for the MENA region—Middle East Northern Africa. Kelli runs two small businesses—Geo-Centric Learning and Mess on the Desk, a genealogical organization company with an accompanying blog, YouTube channel, and online store. Kelli is the Central Ohio DNA Interest Group facilitator. Kelli is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists and the Genealogical Speaker's Guild.

Want to be better prepared?

Read Chapter 7 from Blaine Bettinger's book The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy pp. 123-136. The chapter is entitled "X-Chomosomal (X-DNA) Testing. You can also go to http://GedTree.com and create an X-inheritance chart for both females and males. Basic charts are free of charge.

Submitted by: Kathy Reed
Co-Chair, Southwest Ohio DNA Interest Group